Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience

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  Johanne Brierre Shows How Shared Space Builds Real Business (Replay) 29.09.2026 35λ

  Send us Fan Mail A coworking space can be a desk, or it can be a lifeline. We’re talking with Johanne Brierre, a Haitian American community builder who helped scale Brooklyn Commons and then took a bold leap during COVID to launch NY Beauty Suite, a private beauty suite model built for stylists, nail techs, aestheticians, massage therapists, and other wellness entrepreneurs who couldn’t get a fair shot at traditional leases. We get into the real story behind the sharing economy in Brooklyn, ...
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  Caribbean Parents: What If Play Is The Missing Discipline Tool? (Replay) 15.09.2026 52λ

  Send us Fan Mail The pandemic didn’t just change schedules, it changed family roles, nervous systems, and the way kids act when they feel trapped, scared, or out of control. We sit down with Dr. Anne-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, author, and parent coach originally from St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, to talk about what parenting during a pandemic really looks like for Caribbean and West Indian families, especially when you’re working from home, managing remote school, and try...
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  Afrofuturism And The Fight To Keep Caribbean Traditions Alive (Replay) 01.09.2026 36λ

  Send us Fan Mail Afrofuturism gets treated like a buzzword, but Vianca helps us see it as something much more grounded: a creative practice that lets Caribbean people and the wider African diaspora imagine a future without external control. From her work at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) in East Harlem, she shows how arts and culture can move racial and social justice forward, not just talk about it. We get specific about cultural equity, what it actu...
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  A Leap of Faith: A Jamaican Immigrant's Journey to Building a Life and Legacy (Replay) 18.08.2026 44λ

  Send us Fan Mail n 1982, at just 19 years old, Dr. Donna Barrett left Jamaica in search of greater opportunities. What followed was not an overnight success story, but decades of perseverance, faith, education, entrepreneurship, and an unwavering belief that a better future was possible. In this episode Dr. Donna shares her remarkable journey from rural Jamaica to becoming a real estate entrepreneur, author, nonprofit founder, and educator. Along the way, she reflects on navigating immigratio...
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  Jamaica’s Soulz Soundtrack (Replay) 04.08.2026 58λ

  Send us Fan Mail Jamaicans will slow wine to Michael Bolton, scream the words to Celine Dion, and two-step to old country ballads like it’s the most natural thing in the world. That “soulz” section in a dance is more than a playlist, it’s a cultural habit with rules, memories, and a sound that a lot of people outside the Caribbean still don’t understand. We sit down with Jess, a Jamaican TV producer based in New York, to talk about her new film project, Roots Rock Reggae and Soulz. She share...
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  White Yardie's Caribbean Comedy Revolution (Replay) 21.07.2026 49λ

  Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the Newsletter Support How to Support Carry On Friends Donate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, consider making a donation. Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by purchasing merchandise from our store. Connect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube A Breadfruit Media Production
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  'Queenie' Shows How Messy Healing Can Be 07.07.2026 1ώ 2λ

  Send us Fan Mail Reels & Riddims is another Breadfruit Media production, where we talk about what's onscreen through a Caribbean Lens. Experience this episode of Reels & Riddims where we discuss 'Queenie' the novel by Candice Carty-Williams and the miniseries adaptation, which is available on Hulu and Disney+. We get into the big questions people argue about: what the series gets right, what the book does better, and why some viewers tap out early. From Queenie’s breakup ...
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  Planning Across Borders: Caring for Family, Land & Legacy from Abroad (Replay) 23.06.2026 41λ

  Send us Fan Mail Living across borders means more than booking flights home. It often means caring for aging parents, managing family property, navigating two legal systems, and preparing for the unexpected. In this episode, Kerry-Ann is joined by attorney Renee Kendall of Caribbean Legal Solutions to explore the realities Caribbean families face when life spans multiple countries. Their conversation goes beyond wills to discuss elder care planning, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, lan...
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  Caribbean Languages Are Not "Broken English" 09.06.2026 1ώ 12λ

  Send us Fan Mail Is Jamaican Patois really "broken English"? How did Caribbean languages develop, and why do debates about language continue to spark strong reactions throughout the region and the diaspora? In this crossover episode from Breadfruit Media sister show, Strictly Facts, Dr. Alexandria Miller speaks with linguist Dr. Joseph T. Farquharson about the history, structure, and future of Caribbean languages. Together they unpack common misconceptions, explore African linguistic influenc...
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  You’re Not Either Or, You’re Both And: Lens 6 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) 26.05.2026 25λ

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when a first generation is told “you’re not Jamaican” in one but never fully seen as American either? In this episode, I explore Lens 6 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM): "You're Not Either Or, You're Both And". Through stories from podcast guests, family experiences, and observations over more than a decade of podcasting, I unpack the emotional complexity of Caribbean identity in the diaspora for first generation Caribbean Ameri...
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  Voice Note Stories: The Last Party 12.05.2026 16λ

  Send us Fan Mail A school party should be simple: put on your outfit, meet your friends, dance for a few hours, go home. If you grew up Caribbean American, you already know it’s never that simple. Permission is a process, timing is everything, and one wrong tone can turn a “maybe” into an automatic no. This is a special crossover episode from my audio storytelling series Voice Note Stories which is built around a true story from my senior year of high school. What follows is peak Caribbean p...
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  More Than a Patty: Building the Juici Patties Brand in the US with Purpose & Pride 28.04.2026 24λ

  Send us Fan Mail A Jamaican patty can take you back in one bite, to lunch money days or some other memory. Franklyn is a Jamaican entrepreneur helping grow to Juici Patties franchises in the United States. We talk about why that nostalgia comes with real responsibility when you’re carrying a beloved Jamaican brand into cities like New York and markets across the country. Franklyn shares his journey from Jamaica to school in Tennessee, finishing his degree in Florida, working in softwar...
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  Prep and Ting: Food, Culture and Intentional Living 14.04.2026 1ώ 2λ

  Send us Fan Mail Aria Collins is Grenadian-born, Brooklyn-raised, and now based in Charlotte, North Carolina. After moving south and losing easy access to Caribbean food, she started rethinking her relationship with food, health, and culture. She turned that journey into Prep and Ting, a Caribbean-centered approach to meal prep and intentional eating. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to crave the food you grew up on when you can’t just run to the Jamaican spot or grab a roti. We ...
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  Burnout, Perimenopause, and Ambition: Caribbean Women Navigating Work and Life (Part 2) 31.03.2026 32λ

  Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this conversation, Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown continues her discussion with organizational psychologist Dr. Kerriann Peart about what Caribbean women experience in professional spaces. This episode explores topics we rarely talk about openly, including how perimenopause, burnout, and ambition culture intersect with work and identity. Together they discuss: Why Caribbean women often push themselves to the point of burnoutThe hidden impact of perimenopause on professiona...
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  Caribbean at Work: Identity, Burnout, and Navigating Corporate Culture (Part 1) 17.03.2026 37λ

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when Caribbean cultural identity meets corporate expectations? In this powerful conversation, Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Kerriann Peart to unpack the challenges Caribbean people - women especially, face in professional spaces. From cultural misunderstandings and workplace microaggressions to burnout, “boreout,” and the pressure to fit into corporate norms, this discussion explores how identity, authenticity, and profession...
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  Culture Influences How We Show Up at Work: Lens 5 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) 03.03.2026 35λ

  Send us Fan Mail You were taught to work hard and let your work speak for itself. But what happens when that formula stops working? In this episode, let's explore Lens 5 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model and how cultural identity shapes how we show up at work. In This Episode We Discuss: Why Caribbean work ethic is both strength and pressureThe myth of meritocracy in corporate AmericaCultural mismatches between Caribbean values and U.S. workplace norms Resources Mentioned Caribbean D...
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  From Disconnected To Deeply Rooted: How She Reclaimed Her Caribbean Identity & Helps Others Do The Same 17.02.2026 53λ

  Send us Fan Mail I this episode I sat down with cultural heritage reconnection coach Tami Garcia to trace a path from distance to pride. Raised in Cleveland by Jamaican and Dominican family who chose assimilation for survival, Tami grew up without language, rituals, or a map for belonging; until Howard University cracked something open: pride, proximity, and a hunger for the fullness of her story. This conversation traces Tammy’s journey from disconnection to reclamation, and how that persona...
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  Your Cultural Identity Will Shift: Lens 4 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) 03.02.2026 17λ

  Send us Fan Mail What if you’re not losing your culture, just carrying it differently? In this solo episode, I unpack cultural evolution, identity shifts, and why growth is essential to preservation. Topics Covered Aging and cultural relevance in the diasporaFrom consuming culture to preserving itCultural guilt and letting it goThe role of elders, adults, and youth in cultural continuityKey Takeaways Cultural evolution does not equal cultural disconnectionDifferent life stages naturally empha...
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  Read & Carry On: Unpacking Honeysuckle & Bone 20.01.2026 48λ

  Send us Fan Mail In this Read and Carry On edition of Carry On Friends, I am joined by writer Nicole Dubois and comedian and creative Onicia Muller to talk about Honeysuckle and Bone by Trisha Tobias. It is a YA novel set between New York and Jamaica, filled with puppy, politics and class, but also with very real questions about identity, social media and what we do and do not tell our children. Spoiler Alert: There are some spoilers but we kept it light. Connect with Nicole: Website | ...
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  Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted: Lens 3 of Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) 06.01.2026 21λ

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode let's explore how cultural anchors like food, music, language, traditions, spirituality and family keep Caribbean identity alive across distance. Lens 3 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) looks at how cultural anchors keep us rooted. This episode explains why some anchors travel easily, how others need community, and how everyday moments build memory and belonging. What is your strongest cultural anchor right now? Mentioned in the episode...